Wedding Car Hire London - Classic, Vintage & Modern Cars

For those of you looking to get married in London, there is a myriad of choices when it comes to churches, reception venues, caterers, photographers, entertainment acts, stylists, and of course, vehicles to hire for your special day.But by undertaking some of our own meticulous research, we’re hopefully going to make the planning process much easier for you. We’ve trawled through our database containing thousands of orders (spanning more than two decades) in order to reveal what the most (and least) popular choices are for wedding car hire in London, along with their average costs.So what do the statistics say? Which type of wedding car comes out on top?Genuine Classic (1940s-1980s) – 40%That’s right, almost half of all soon-to-be-married couples opt to hire a genuine classic vehicle for their London wedding. And who can blame them with so many amazing cars to choose from this particular era!You could opt to go for the elegance and opulence of a 1960s Rolls-Royce Phantom Limousine, or perhaps you and your partner might prefer taking the cute and quirky 1950s convertible Volkswagen Beetle for a spin from the church to the reception venue?Whatever the choice, the average cost for a wedding vehicle hired within this category comes in at £395, which roughly represents the median value on the price spectrum for wedding vehicle hire within London. 1930s-Style Vintage Vehicles – 27%Coming in a very creditable second place are vehicles from the 1930s-style vintage category. These are cars that are best described as tributes to the great designs of the 1930s while offering the reliability of modern engines and safety features.Perhaps the most famous exponent of this type of car is the Beauford Convertible. From the release of the first models in 1980, this “fairytale” wedding car combines modern performance with the delicious curves and elongated bonnet of a 1930s Grand Tourer.These wedding vehicles are perfect for those looking for a sense of nostalgia without taking on the perceived risk of relying on older technology under the hood. The average wedding vehicle hire cost for this category in London comes in at £320, which is excellent news for those wanting the vintage look at a reasonable price.Modern Cars – 20%Rounding out the top three choices for wedding car hire in London are modern-day wedding vehicles. Once again, it’s not at all surprising that these cars are popular amongst the choices made by London-based couples.After all, this category includes high-powered sports cars that are always popular with bridegrooms. Who wouldn’t want to play the role of James Bond for the big day by arriving suited and booted in an Aston Martin?Or maybe both of you want to leave the church in style by hiring a car that oozes luxury and class, such as the long-wheel-based Bentley Mulsanne or Luxurious Rolls-Royce? Either way, hiring a modern vehicle for your wedding will set you back, on average, £390 for locations within London, offering excellent value for access to the latest models.Genuine Vintage – 6%For some couples, nothing but the real thing will suffice. Those that hire certified vintage wedding vehicles are looking to add that extra layer of rarity and exclusivity to their nuptials. With programs such as Downton Abbey and Peaky Blinders helping to bring these vehicles very much back in fashion, they are an excellent addition to any wedding.Why not truly step back in time by hiring a vintage Citroen Deluxe Saloon for your church arrivals and departures? Or what about grabbing the chance to experience one of the most historically-significant cars ever made, the Ford Model ‘T’?Whichever model you choose; these are the rarest breed of cars. Not many of them still exist, and even less so remain roadworthy. This is reflected in the average price of hiring a genuine vintage wedding car, coming in at £590, which occupies the top end of wedding car hire prices in London.London Routemaster Bus – 2%Is there any vehicle that typifies London more than a red Routemaster Bus? These vehicles allow you to transport your wedding guests in perhaps the most widely-recognised bus on the planet.With up to 72 passengers per bus, and multiple buses available to hire for your wedding, you should comfortably have the capacity to find a seat for each of your guests. What’s more, the traditional destination signs on the front and the back of the buses can be personalised to your preferences.Of course, as is to be expected, these vehicles also come in at the top end of the budget when it comes to wedding bus hire in London. The average cost of hire is £895, but when you compute that price on a per head basis, it works out at a very reasonable rate.London Price Trends for Wedding Car Hire in 2020Over the past two decades, wedding car hire prices have primarily remained aligned to inflationary increases. However, prices have increased by £25.00 on average since 2018, thanks to the ULEZ charges introduced in London, which are included within the hire price (as is VAT).Fortunately, we are in an excellent position to help you do exactly that. With a fleet containing hundreds of vehicles, and an expert team on hand to help you pick your perfect car, you can rely upon us to deliver exactly what you need for your London wedding. So if you need to hire a wedding vehicle for your special day, don’t hesitate to contact us today!

Asian weddings are traditionally vibrant and glamorous affairs. The choice of wedding car can add to the style of the event and see the couple into their new stage of life with flair.Read our guide to Asian wedding cars to help you choose the perfect wedding car for your big day - or explore all our wedding vehicles, filtering by your location and wedding date.Skip to top 5 most popular Asian wedding cars…Vehicles for Traditional Asian WeddingsPlanning a wedding within a traditional Asian culture allows couples to celebrate their heritage and style as they get married.It’s an exciting time filled with anticipation and meticulous attention to detail - which is vital if you want to get an event this big right! One aspect that can’t be forgotten amongst the venue choices, outfit decisions and food tasting is the choice of wedding car.What is meant by an ‘Asian wedding car’?The term ‘Asian wedding cars’ does not mean the vehicle is built in Asia, but, rather, captures common themes of wedding cars that are popular amongst Asian weddings. This includes a huge variety of different cultures and heritages - from Indian weddings through to East Asian celebrations, including Chinese, and Indopacific regions such as Filipino weddings.There is, of course, no one size fits all approach to such a huge range of cultures, but Asian wedding cars celebrate style, romance, and elegance. They can be extravagant, in bold bright colours - perhaps often associated with American-made cars like the Cadillac Convertible - or beautiful British vintage cars, like an R-type Bentley.Whether you prefer a traditional vintage vehicle or something more modern, hiring the perfect Asian wedding car will make your wedding even more memorable for yourself and your guests.Check out this convertible 1950s Cadillac available in London. To view vehicles in your area, explore our vehicles page.The Status of Asian Wedding CarsIn the Asian community, weddings are often very grand affairs celebrated by the entire family and community. In some traditions, guest lists can exceed 500 people. Therefore, Asian weddings can be longer and more elaborate than traditional British weddings. The union of two families is just as significant as the joining together of the happy couple, making it crucial to ensure that close family members feel involved and special on this momentous day. Hiring multiple wedding cars allows parents, parents-in-law, and siblings to travel in chauffeur-driven luxury, adding to the overall grandeur of the occasion.Hiring multiple vehicles is more common in Asian wedding traditions, rather than typical Western weddings. Sometimes the couple will ride in an extravagant, vintage car to look spectacular in the wedding photos. Meanwhile, they will hire luxury cars with all the modern amenities - like air conditioning, leather seating and ample leg-room - for the family.Who traditionally goes in the wedding cars for Asian weddings?Who goes in the wedding cars is different amongst different Asian cultures, but it’s often important that the close family of the bride and groom get to travel in the wedding cars. The wedding is as much about the joining of the families as the marriage of the couple themselves.The bride's family is likely to go to the venue with the bride, and the groom’s family with the groom. For travel to a second venue after the ceremony - the couple will usually travel together with close family following in separate cars.However, there are different traditions within different Asian cultures. For example, in some Indian weddings, the groom will have a Baraat procession. For modern weddings, this might look like a luxurious sports car or fully-decked out Rolls-Royce. Depending on the size of the family and budget, he might be followed by additional hire cars with his family.5 Most Popular Asian Wedding Cars for HireWhen it comes to selecting an Asian wedding car, you might want some inspiration to get you started!There are so many options to choose from. It’ll depend on the couple’s style and tastes as to which will suit the wedding best.You could select the very latest Rolls-Royce and Bentley models - which exude modern elegance and style - or go for rarer vintage styles like the Beauford convertible or a classic 1960's Princess Limousine. View the top five most hired wedding cars for Asian weddings. If you’re interested in hiring an Asian wedding car, just explore our vehicles page to get quotes for cars near you.1. Luxurious Rolls-Royce Phantom 8 in WhiteThe Rolls-Royce Phantom Eight is a modern car from Rolls-Royce. A luxurious wedding car perfect to create that magical entrance for any Asian couple.View all the Rolls-Royce cars for hire - from the modern Phantom, Ghost, Cullinan, Classic Silver Clouds and Vintage Phantoms and filter by your location to check availability.  2. Bentley Mulsanne A very rare vehicle in the wedding market and very popular with Asian weddings. This top of the range Bentley, shown in the photo dressed in gold ribbons, is outside the temple while on duty waiting for the happy couple.  We have many Bentleys for hire, ranging from the 1940s to today's modern Flying Spur and Mulsanne.3. Vintage Style Beauford ConvertibleA very popular car for Asian Couples. We have many convertible Beaufords for hire in varying colours to suit all tastes.They can be decorated with Red or Gold ribbons if required (or indeed any colour!) offering the perfect photo opportunity with their fully convertible roof.  4. 1930's Vintage Style Regent ConvertibleAnother Vintage Style Car that's very popular especially with the colour scheme of Ivory and Burgundy. The vehicle seats up to 6 passengers but when used just for the happy couple only it allows plenty of space for the fullest of Asian style wedding gowns. The semi-convertible aspect of the Regent Landaulette offers great photographic opportunities for the "Grand Entrance" of the newlywed couple.5. White Mercedes-BenzWe have a large selection of Mercedes wedding cars to hire for your Asian Wedding.This particular chauffeur-driven car was dressed with red ribbons to perfectly match with the bride and groom. Mercedes offers great luxury cars and total comfort. They are often hired as additional vehicles for close family members.   Asian Wedding TraditionsAll weddings are unique, and at Premier Carriage we understand the importance of the diverse traditions and formalities observed during an Asian wedding - whether it be Indian Sikh or Hindu, Muslim, Chinese or other Asian cultures. As such, we are confident we can accommodate most cultural requests on your special day.For example, we are familiar with the Coconut Ceremony - where a coconut is placed under the front wheel of the wedding car as a symbol of good luck as it breaks open when the car drives over it.If you have any specific traditions that may involve the vehicle, please do inform us in advance so we can familiarise ourselves with your requirements before your big day. We’re more than happy to accommodate your needs.Trusted Wedding Car Hire since 1996Premier Carriage Wedding Cars was established way back in 1996 and we have completed many hundreds of Asian weddings. We have experienced countless different cultures and styles along the way, and as a highly professional company we firmly believe you can never be too experienced to learn more.With a wide range of options available, you’ll be able to hire a wedding car that reflects your own individual style and preference. Whether you want to create an unforgettable entrance for the groom in a sports car, or hire a fleet of luxurious Rolls-Royces for your entire family, we can help.Trusting a reputable and long-established wedding car hire company like Premier Carriage will ensure your Asian wedding transport is handled with the utmost professionalism and attention to detail. We aim to make your wedding day truly unforgettable by providing the perfect wedding car that perfectly complements your unique celebration style.

There are few more emotive vehicles than that of the VW campervan. For over 50 years, they've been providing a sense of adventure and freedom that was born in the 1950s and blossomed in the swinging sixties. For those looking to add a touch of nostalgia to their nuptials, there's perhaps no better choice for your VW campervan wedding hire.But why are campervans so popular for weddings? How did this vehicle, in particular, develop such a cult following? To gain a better understanding, it's best to start with a quick history.The VW Campervan: A Brief HistoryContrary to popular belief, the VW campervan (also known as the VW bus, Kombi, Transporter, or Microbus) started life in 1950 almost over a decade before its heyday years. VW had secured traction in the automobile market with their Beetle. However, frustration grew as many customers desired a vehicle they could use for both pleasure and work purposes.The cramped design of the Beetle made it impossible for those requiring vehicles for commercial purposes to even consider purchasing one. With that in mind, VW engineers got to work designing a panel van in order to meet the growing demand. In 1950, the Volkswagen T1 Transporter (referred to as the 'Splitscreen' or 'Splitty') was created based upon a sketch by Dutch businessman, Ben Pon, following a visit to the Volkswagen factory. Pon was inspired by a parts-mover that he had seen during his visit, and rapidly sketched up an idea of how the VW Beetle could be developed into a commercial vehicle.The first iteration of the vehicle came with a split windshield and included multiple variations throughout the years before being eventually replaced by the T2 Transporter in 1967. The continuous evolution included changes to the Volkswagen air-cooled engine, the wheels, rear barn doors, cargo capacity, and the engine bay size. Sliding doors were added as an option from 1964, and the available colours became more striking as time wore on.Despite initial difficulty fulfilling orders due to the continued demand of the Beetle, the Transporter exploded in popularity once VW began to release a pioneering range of customisations. In the first ten years of production, the iterations included: the Panel Van, Microbus (7-seater and 9-seater versions), Samba, Kombi, Ambulance, Pick-Up and Double Cab.It was the aforementioned Samba variety that catapulted the humble VW Transporter in cultural folklore. The campervan version hit the spot for the growing number of young hippies (a loose term to denote a member of the youthful counter-culture of the sixties). It allowed workers to store tools and travel all week, before turning into an adventure vehicle for weekends, holidays, and music festivals. Comfortably sleeping wherever you parked up gave drivers a sense of freedom that forever changed the automotive industry.  For many, the campervan symbolised the new-found social liberties fought for by the hippie movement, after the social restraints of the post-war era. Many would even wear jewellery made up of the VW badge; such was the synonymous nature of the relationship between young free-spirited individuals and their vehicles. Over the intervening decades, there have been many facelifts and redesigns of the VW campervan, with the all-electric ID Buzz set to bring the design well and truly into the 21st century. But it's the early models (T1 and T2) that evoke the memories of an era of liberation and freedom, and so these are one of the most popular choices for wedding hire.Why Choose a VW Campervan for Your Wedding? Nostalgia First and foremost, you may be one of those hippies mentioned above who fell in love with the VW campervan all those years ago. Hiring one (or several) for your wedding is likely to give you an overwhelming sense of nostalgia that will prove difficult to beat. However, younger couples will still appreciate the internationally-recognised design that has become a global icon. There's certainly no better way to arrive if you're looking for retro wedding transport. You and your partner can sit in the back and remind yourself of what life was like when the Beatles and The Rolling Stones dominated the charts and split windscreens were still a thing! PracticalityAnother reason you may want to consider a VW wedding campervan as your wedding vehicle is because they offer a rare combination of style and practicality. These vans were created as commercial vehicles after all! There's usually room to seat at least six comfortably, which is perfect if your transporting groups such as the bridal party. By the same token, by booking multiple VW wedding campers, you can transport a sizeable number of individuals from the ceremony to the reception venue. Perfect for giving your most important guests a wedding transportation experience they'll never forget. SpaceVW campervans have large cabin spaces for guests, and perhaps one of the biggest when it comes to legroom. You might want to fulfil your desire for nostalgia without having to deal with the cramped cabins that older vehicles traditionally offer. On a similar note, a VW campervan allows you to decorate the vehicle to your tastes. With such a large canvas to work with, you can correspond with your vehicle owner to create a personalised space that will mean much more to you than a traditional "back seat of a car" wedding experience.  Peruse Our Unrivalled Range of VW CampervansAt Premier Carriage, we have perhaps the biggest selection of VW campervan wedding hire for you to choose from your wedding vehicle hire. Whether you prefer the earlier split-screen models of the sixties, or you yearn for the early-seventies baywindow variant, we have a model and colour scheme to match your tastes. Want to opt for nostalgia, but need more choice?With over 750 wedding cars and vehicles to choose from, you are sure to find something that matches your specific preferences whilst adding a touch of eccentricity to your special day. If you would like expert help concerning which vehicle to choose, then don't hesitate to contact a member of our team who will help you find your perfect wedding hire choice!